Description
Indulge in the sweet and festive flavors of Christmas with this delightful Christmas Popcorn recipe. Crunchy popcorn coated in smooth white chocolate, adorned with colorful M&M’s and holiday sprinkles, this treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 10 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
White Chocolate Coating:
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Toppings:
- ½ cup red and green M&M’s
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup crushed pretzels (optional)
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Spread the popped popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Coat Popcorn: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn and quickly add M&M’s, sprinkles, pretzels, and marshmallows.
- Toss and Set: Gently toss to coat everything before the chocolate sets. Let it sit at room temperature until firm.
- Serve: Break into clusters and enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can customize with different candy colors for any holiday.
- For a peppermint twist, add crushed candy canes.
- This makes a great edible gift when packaged nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
